Land Surveyor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.
• 10+ years of professional experience in heavy civil or construction surveying.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, and construction survey workflows.
• Strong understanding of construction staking, quantity calculations, and field verification.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to mentor field and office staff.
• Strong communication skills with contractors, agencies, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead heavy construction survey efforts, including layout, staking, as-builts, earthwork quantities, and construction calculations.
• Review and approve survey deliverables, including control networks, alignment geometry, and construction stake data.
• Ensure survey work complies with R.E.Y. standards, contract documents, and California regulations.
• Oversee QA/QC for survey computations, machine control data, and integration with Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.
• Mentor survey technicians, field crews, and surveyors-in-training working on construction projects.
• Support training related to construction methods, equipment, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with the Principal Surveyor to strengthen field operations, efficiency, and technical consistency.
• Manage survey scopes, schedules, and budgets for active construction projects.
• Coordinate closely with contractors, inspectors, engineers, and project managers.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings, field reviews, and ongoing project coordination.

Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).
• Life insurance and additional voluntary benefits.
• Professional development support and opportunities for continued career advancement.
• Competitive salary of $128,000 - $190,000.